Even though zero-down-payment programs exist, the more a person can put down on a home, the more likely they are to get approved for a mortgage and/or be offered a lower interest rate. But as with many things, it comes down to location, location, location...
Read More »What’s Stressing U.S. Homeowners Out?
The second annual Home Equity Punch List survey breaks down the primary sources of anxiety American respondents reported this year, ranging from medical debts to housing costs. Click through to read the full results.
Read More »Haunted Housing: How Many Homebuyers Would Buy a ‘Haunted’ House?
A new Zillow study revealed that while homeowners remain worried about expenses and financial longevity, a surprising number of prospective homebuyers said they could be convinced to buy a haunted house if it had the right features.
Read More »Residential Remodeling Activity to Get a Reboot Next Year?
While unwarranted repairs remain a hassle for many homeowners, annual spending for improvements and restorations to owner-occupied homes is expected to shift in the coming year, according to a new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies. Here are the factors in play.
Read More »New Home Listings on the Rise
Redfin found that new home listings in September ticked upward, marking the largest increase recorded since February 2022. Click through to find how the overall market has been impacted.
Read More »Home Seekers Turn to Increased Multifamily Inventories in Many Cities
Busy cities are abuzz with new apartment buildings, which are now going up at the fastest rate recorded in decades. This new report spotlights the regions where multifamily construction is surging to keep up with demand.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Push Closer to the 8% Mark
“Incoming data shows that the construction of new homes rebounded in September, but as rates keep rising, home builders appear to be losing confidence,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater. Check out the data and further insights after the link.
Read More »New Home Purchase Mortgage Apps Increased in September
As record-high mortgage rates continue to hinder potential homebuyers nationwide, new home purchase activity weakened in September, according to the MBA's Builder Application Survey.
Read More »Home Prices Up in Nearly Three-Quarters of the U.S.
As home seller profits continue to rise, profit margins on typical home sales also increased nationwide, while the median U.S. home price surged to a new all-time high in Q3, according to ATTOM's 2023 U.S. Home Sales Report. Read the latest to find out why “any predictions of an extended market fallback may have been premature.”
Read More »Homeowners Reveal Frightening Facts as Halloween Approaches
While U.S. mortgage rates sit at an all-time high, a new report from Real Estate Witch revealed that while Americans grapple with housing affordability, an estimated 63% of homebuyers would offer below-market value for a haunted home. Click here to see more.
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